Christ the King Catholic Church

Christ The King Catholic Church 18th & N Street, PO Box 33 • Gering, Nebraska 69341 3084362290 ~ email us at ~ [email protected] ~ Web site www.christkingonline.com We Welcome you to this community of faith Which is ever attempting to follow our Lord Jesus Christ As He reveals Himself through the priceless Gift of the Catholic Faith

PARISH ORGANIZATION PASTOR Father Michael McDonald(308) 4362290 PARISH COUNCIL PRESIDENT Ryan Windhorst SECRETARY OFFICE Renee Kautz 4362290 LITURGY Jeri Revelle Lectors Lillian Ash DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Micki Walker 4362290 Special Ministers of Communion Rhonda Gifford CUSTODIAN Ushers K of C D’Angelo & Stacie Murillo Family Music Jeri Revelle Altar Servers Jennifer Schwartz MAINTENANCE LADIES GUILD Audrey Charbonneau, President OFFICE HOURS (Except Holidays) PROLIFE Barbara Johndreau Monday Friday 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. MEN, KNIGHTS MASS SCHEDULE OF COLUMBUS Ed Connelly, Grand Knight 2nd Sunday of September thru May: Saturday, 5:00 p.m. YOUTH MINISTRY Micki Walker, Director Sunday 8:00 & 10:30 a.m. June thru Labor Day: PRAYER GROUPS Saturday, 5:00 p.m. 1) For special needs, Prayer Tree, Sunday, 8:00 & 10:00 a.m. Gina Mattley 4362388 For Holy Days & Weekdays consult bulletin Carol Lopez 4365778 2) Marian Prayer Group, Tuesday, 8:00 a.m. SACRAMENT OF PENANCE/ 3) Eucharistic Holy Hour, Fridays, 6:00 a.m. RECONCILIATION 4) Eucharistic Prayer Day, First Fridays. Saturday, 3:004:00 p.m. and by appointment APOSTOLIC BAPTISM Legion of Mary Rudy Hernandez Parents, please call office for Sacramental preparation HOMEBOUND MINISTRY of COMMUNION MARRIAGE Call the Parish Office if you or someone you Please call office to begin preparation at know needs added to this ministry. least 4 months before your proposed Call Marah ~ Shai 4364008 wedding. SICK AND HOMEBOUND CATECHUMENATE Please call office (or rectory 4364000) For those interested in the Catholic Faith For Scripture Groups, special needs, etc. or for an upgrading, September thru Easter Call 4362290 For information call 4362290 BULLETIN DEADLINE: MONDAY, 10:00 A.M.

Church Etiquette: Priest Should be last in, and first out of Church CHRIST THE KING CHURCH GERING

DǂǊǍǚ Mǂǔǔǆǔ ~ IǏǕǆǏǕǊǐǏǔ Monday, July 8 NO MASS Tuesday, July 9 7:00 a.m. Alice Didier Wednesday, July 10 5:15 p.m. Dee Berg † Thursday, July 11 7:00 a.m. Sarah Cockrell † & Tony Marquez † Friday, July 12 7:00 a.m. Special Intention 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time … This Sunday, Jesus reminds us that "the harvest is abundant but the laborers are few." As ~ 15Ʉȸ SɅȾȴȱɉ ȹȾ OɂȴȹȾȱɂɉ TȹȽȵ ~ Catholic disciples, we are the laborers that the Master is sending. All around us are opportunities to share the love and mercy of Saturday, July 13 5:00 p.m. Jolyene Koenig † Jesus Christ our homes, our workplaces, our neighborhoods, Sunday, July 14 even our faith communities! Lest we feel unequipped for the 8:00 a.m. For the People of Christ the King task, Jesus gives us some advice. "Carry no money bag, no sack, 10:00 a.m. Leonore Saenz † & Asencion Zamarripa † no sandals." We might not have a theology degree or training in public speaking, but that doesn't mean we can't share the Gospel. LǂǔǕ Wǆǆǌ’ǔ OǇǇǆǓǊǏǈǔ The power of God is at work in simplicity. The disciples went forth with nothing as a reminder to trust in the Providence of Due to the early July 4th holiday print schedule this God. Say a little prayer that God will speak through you and has week’s offerings will be reported next week. a need for your gifts, just as you are. "Do not move about from one house to another." So much of the life of Jesus was about “He said to them, ‘The harvest is abundant, but the laborers are relationships. He modeled this attitude by journeying with his few…’” (Luke 10:2) As Catholics we are all called to serve. How- disciples. Here he makes the same recommendation to them, to ever, many of us are unsure of what our charisms or gifts from remain with the same family for their entire stay in the town. the Holy Spirit are to help build God’s Church. Through prayer Break bread with others. Invite them to coffee or a game night in we are able to discern how God is calling us. The next time your your home. Sharing your faith isn't just about saying the right pastor or fellow parishioner asks you to join a committee, ask thing, but loving well over time. "The dust of your town that God first, if that is what He wants you to do with your gifts. clings to our feet, even that we shake off." Sometimes we want to help someone, but for whatever reason, they don't receive it well. LǊǕǖǓǈǊǄǂǍ MǊǏǊǔǕǆǓǔ JǖǍǚ 13Ǖǉ ʧ 14Ǖǉ Sometimes people aren't interested in our efforts to invite them AǍǕǂǓ SǆǓǗǆǓǔ: deeper into faith. When rejection happens, don't carry it with 5:00 pm…..…………………………….Brylee Enlow/ Caleb Powers you. Don't let it overburden your heart. Rejoice that you share in 8:00 a.m. ………………………...Gabriella Lopez/ Sam Martindale the mission of Christ, and keep on loving the next person he 10:00 a.m. …………………………..Emily Hutton/ Madison Mumm places in your path! MǊǏǊǔǕǆǓǔ ǐǇ CǐǎǎǖǏǊǐǏ: 5:00 p.m. …..(H) Steve Larsen/ Mary Robinson/ Cora Hernandez AHH SǖǎǎǆǓ TǊǎǆ! For many of us it means a less disciplined 8:00 a.m. ……..(H) Barb O’Boyle/ Diane Ellis/ Nelda Villafranca lifestyle. The structure of the other seasons gives way to more 10:00 a.m. ………….(H) Matthew & Brenda Kautz/ Gina Mattley casual living. All well and good as long as the basics ae not omit- LǆǄǕǐǓǔ: ted. Is anything more basic than Sunday Mass even when out of 5:00 p.m. ..…………………………………………….Mary Robinson town? Our Lord expects His Catholic people to honor Him every 8:00 a.m. ...…………………………………………….....Jack Copsey Sunday even when that means personal inconveniences. We can- 10:00 a.m. ..…………………………………………….. Terri Buehler not, must not be casual in loving our Lord and being faithful to MǖǔǊǄǊǂǏǔ: Him. There is a Catholic Church anywhere you travel. 5:00 p.m.……………………………………. 8:00 a.m. …………………....Revelle Families ~ Mary Dobrovolny Readings for the week of July 7, 2019 Monday: Gn 28:1022a/Ps 91:12, 34, 1415ab [cf. 2b]/Mt 9:1826 10:00 a.m. ..…………………………………………… ...Men’s Choir GǓǆǆǕǆǓǔ: Tuesday: Gn 32:23 33/Ps 17:1b, 2 3, 6 7ab, 8b and 15 [15a]/ Mt 9:3238 5:00 p.m. .…..………………………………..Tom &Agnes Robinson Wednesday: Gn 41:55 57; 42:5 7a, 17 24a/Ps 33:2 3, 10 11, 18 19 8:00 a.m.………………………Travis & Laynette Van Anne Family [22]/Mt 10:17 10:00 a.m.………………………..Matthew & Brenda Kautz Family Thursday: Gn 44:1821, 23b29; 45:15/Ps 105:1617, 1819, 2021 UǔǉǆǓ LǆǂǅǆǓǔ: [5a]/Mt 10:715 5:00 p.m. ...……………………..……..………………..Ron Bordeaux Friday: Gn 46:17, 2830/Ps 37:34, 1819, 2728, 3940 [39a]/ 8:00 a.m. ..……...……...………………… …………. Larry Fritschie Mt 10:1623 10:00 a.m.….…...……..…..……...…………………….Mark Butcher Saturday: Gn 49:2932; 50:1526a/Ps 105:12, 34, 67 [cf. Ps 69:33]/Mt 10:2433 Next Sunday: Dt 30:1014/Ps 69:14, 17, 3031, 3334, 36, 37 [cf. 33] Observances for the week of July 7, 2019 or PS 19:8, 9, 10, 11 [9a]/Col 1:1520/Lk 10:2537 Tuesday:St. Augustine Zhao Rong, Priest, & Companions, Martyrs; Thursday:St. Benedict, Abbott; TǊǎǆǔ ǇǐǓ Ǖǉǆ SǂǄǓǂǎǆǏǕ ǐǇ RǆǄǐǏǄǊǍǊǂǕǊǐǏ Saturday: St. Henry; SǂǕǖǓǅǂǚǔ ǇǓǐǎ 3:00 M 4:00 P.M. Next Sunday: 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time OǓ Bǚ AǑǑǐǊǏǕǎǆǏǕ ~ COFFEE & DONUTS AFTER THE 8:00 A.M. MASS HAVE CONCLUDED FOR THE SUMMER ~ 14TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JULY 7, 2019

Sɀȵȳȹȱȼ MȹȾȹɃɄȵɂɃ ȿȶ CȿȽȽɅȾȹȿȾ ~ LȵȳɄȿɂɃ ~ SȵɆȵɂɃ: SǆǄǐǏǅ CǐǍǍǆǄǕǊǐǏ ǏǆǙǕ ǘǆǆǌ…Pope Francis calls each of us to wit- When you cannot be here to fulfill your scheduled assignments, ness to charity and to show God's mercy to one another. The Peter's please get a sub. Your role at the central act of worship of God is Pence Collection unites us in solidarity to the Holy See and its works of key. It is unfair to ask people to step forward at the last moment charity to those in need. Your generosity allows the Pope to respond to when they are unprepared. Please take these duties seriously! our suffering brothers and sisters. The purpose of the Peter's Pence Col- lection is to provide the Holy Father with the financial means to respond to those who are suffering as a result of war, oppression, natural disaster, Prayer Tree requests need to be started with either Carol Lopez and disease. Please be generous! or Gina Mattley. You may also call the parish office. Those on the prayer chain please do not start requests in the middle of the MOMS: Ministry of Mother’s Sharing, Will be starting a Fall session in Sep- chain as they do not reach everyone on the chain. Phone numbers tember. MOMS creates in women, an awareness of the inner sacred self, while are on the cover of this bulletin. Thank you! at the same time teaching new ways to inspire, encourage, and affirm each other. Through the process of personal and spiritual growth, women have the op- TREASURES OF THE CHURCH A healing ministry, portunity to clarify their values, claim their own giftedness, and bring these new teaching and exposition of more than 150 sacred relicssome strengths to their family relationships and to the Christian community. The cost is believed to be as old as 2,000 years. Among the treasures are $20. Call the parish office to sign up. Space is limited. All ages welcome. relics of St. Therese of Lisieux, St. Francis of Assisi, St. An- thony of Padua, St. Thomas Aquinas and St. Faustina. In addi- RǆǍǊǈǊǐǖǔ EǅǖǄǂǕǊǐǏ tion, there will be a piece of a veil believe to have belonged to Totus Tuus will be here for grades 16 July 1519, 9am3pm and Our Lady and one of the largest remaining pieces of the True July 1418 for grades 712, 6:308:30 pm. Cross in the world. Presented by Fr. Carlos Martins of the Registrations can be picked up in the parish office. Companions of the Cross. Attendees are encouraged to bring their articles of devotion (such as rosaries, holy cards, etc.) and We are looking for host families for our Totus Tuus Team. One pictures of ill friends/family members which may be touched house for 2 girls. We also need dinner hosts each night for the to the reliquaries as a means of intercessory prayer. The minis- team. July 1318. Can you help? Call the parish office, try has had reports of healing among a number of visitors to the 4362290 or email: [email protected] exposition. Sunday, July 14 2:00 PM Holy Rosary Catholic Church 1104 Cheyenne in Alliance We are already beginning preparations for CCD in the fall. We are looking for Catechists/CoCatechists for the following WEEKLY DEVOTIONS SCHEDULE grades: Tǖǆǔǅǂǚ, MǂǓǊǂǏ PǓǂǚǆǓ GǓǐǖǑ, 8:00 a.m. the Rosary and the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th (Sunday Mornings) Chaplet of Divine Mercy in the home of Reenie Berry, 2650 Set- We are also looking for small group leaders for grades 6 11 tler Dr. Gering. (Wednesday Nights)… the more the merrier!!! Call the parish office to volunteer!!! LǆǈǊǐǏ OǇ MǂǓǚ meets Thursday at 8:00 am in the Ed Center Library. FǓǊǅǂǚ HǐǍǚ HǐǖǓ before the Blessed Sacrament this week at Thank you to all who supported our Youth attending Steuben- 6:00 a.m.. This hour is dedicated primarily to praying for voca- ville this weekend!!! We can’t wait to share with you about the weekend! tions to the priesthood and religious life, and for the return of lapsed Catholics to the Church. SǕǂǕǖǆ OǇ OǖǓ Lǂǅǚ The statue of Our Lady will be in the home of Neal & Minda Johnson, 1705 19th, Gering. In charge of bringing the statue to your home in July: David & James Klemp. If you would like to schedule a time to have the Statue in your We are looking for new Bean Bag Chairs! home, please call Neal Johnson at 6720535 If you have any to donate or wish to buy please drop them off or call the parish office. Our goal is for 75100 to be used with the If you would like the Vocation Chalice in your home please call new program coming this fall. Thank you for the help! the office, 4362290

Diocesan Appeal report for Christ the King/Gering Goal: $35,284.00 Total Raised: $21,175.50 Received: $20,126.00 Donor Goal: 171 Current No. of Donors: 86

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NǂǕǖǓǂǍ FǂǎǊǍǚ PǍǂǏǏǊǏǈ (NFP): NFP is a way of following God’s plan for both spacing children or achieving a much wanted July 11 pregnancy. Contact: Brenna Elley, FCPI, 1402 Larkspur Dr. Scottsbluff,3086319561 or email: [email protected]. FǆǂǔǕ ǐǇ SǕ. BǆǏǆǅǊǄǕ… Have you ever wanted to change the She is certified in the Creighton Model Fertility Care System. world? 5th century Europe was a dark place. The Roman Empire Also Karen Benzel, Fertility Care Center of Western Ne, 5791 had fallen, and barbarian tribes were picking over the scraps of Knox Rd, Alliance, NE. (308)7607875 for more information. what remained. Faith hung on, but there was no consistent, coher- Also, find Home Study Classes or teach yourself with a free book ent Christian culture in the world around. Young Benedict began online at: www.nfpandmore.org. his life with education and privilege but became disillusioned by a life pursuing material success. He withdrew to a monastery and Lȿɂȴ ȿȶ ȼȹȶȵ touch the hearts of your people fill us with respect spent much time in solitude. He began attracting followers, whom for human life in all forms from conception until natural death. he organized over time into 12 monasteries, with a 13th estab- Lead us back from a culture of death to a culture of life. Heal those injured by abortion and its consequences. Lead us all to lished to train young monks. He wrote a rule of life including basic principles for living as Christ. His monks took three vows: heaven where you are Lord of life for ever and ever. Amen conversion to Christ, obedience to the local abbot, and stability to remain with the community. Benedictine monasteries became DǂǊǍǚ PǓǂǚǆǓ ǇǐǓ PǓǊǆǔǕǔ… Gȿȴ ȿȶ Ƚȵɂȳɉ ȱȾȴ ȸȿȼȹȾȵɃɃ lights in the darkness, secure centers of Christian culture enliven- hear the anguished cry of your people for holy priests to shep- ing the faithful beyond their walls. When the world around us herd them. Fill their hearts with enlightened zeal, that they min- seems complicated and contrary to the Gospel, how will you be a ister worthily in your presence, be faithful to your Church al- light? ways and come at last to love You with a never ending love. We ask this through Christ, Our Lord. AȽȵȾ ~ TǉǐǖǈǉǕǔ ~ “LǊǕǖǓǈǊǔǕ ʧ LǊǕǖǓǈǊǐǍǐǈǊǔǕ ”... What is the difference between a litur- “… the Lord’s power shall be known to his servants.” gist and a liturgiologist? This is an im- ~ Isaiah 66 ~ portant question because the answer has an impact on how we approach partici- “Blessed be God who refused me not my prayer or his kind- pation in the Mass. A liturgist is one ness.” who offers public worship of God. The ~ Psalm 66 ~ Church teaches that Christ is the Su- preme Liturgist, offering himself entire- “ May I neve boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, ly to the Father. The Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy insists that through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the Christ himself is the priest. The Liturgy is the action of Christ, and of world.” his Body, the Church. Following the pattern of Christ, then, the litur- ~ St. Paul, Galatians 6 ~ gist is the one who actually prays at Mass. The liturgiologist, on the other hand, studies the liturgy, critiques it, evaluates it. The Liturgi- “Go on your way; behold I am sending you like a lamb among ologist stands outside the liturgy and in doing so, it is clear that this wolves.” is not praying. If Christ himself is the liturgist, our prayer is effective ~ Jesus, Luke 10 ~ because we join our worship to his. With Christ, we offer ourselves to the Father. We let go of what we want individually. This attitude is essential for real participation in the Mass. This participation re- “ Freedom of religion is written into the constitution. No state in quires that we let go of what we want for the sake of the common the world has been so strongly influenced by biblical Christian- goodNthat is, for the sake of the Body of Christ. Genuine and au- ity.” thentic participation requires that we let go of ourselves and follow ~ Operation World ~ the model of St. John the Baptist who says. “I must decrease so that Christ may increase.” Every liturgical celebration, because it is an Sɀȵȳȹȱȼ TȸȱȾȻɃ Ʉȿ ȿɅɂ AȴɆȵɂɄȹɃȵɂ ȿȶ Ʉȸȵ WȵȵȻ action of Christ the priest and of His Body which is the Church, is a Wǆ ǂǑǑǓǆǄǊǂǕǆ Yǐǖ! sacred action surpassing all others; no other action of the Church can AȼȼɃɄȱɄȵ ~ Mȹȳȸȱȵȼ EȾȷȼȵȸȱɅɀɄ equal its efficacy by the same title and to the same degree. The Priest (See back for advertisement) should be attentive rather to the common spiritual good of the Peo- In your daily business, we encourage you to show your ple of God than his own inclinations. (General Instruction, 352) appreciation by supporting them. ~ Elements of the Catholic Mass Study Guide